How many public holidays does भारत have in 2026?

भारत has 23 official public holidays in 2026, listed above with their exact dates.

When is the first public holiday in भारत in 2026?

The first 2026 public holiday in भारत is Pongal / Makar Sankranti, on 14 January.

Use the caldays long-weekend planner for भारत to find every bridge day and turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

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Independence Day 2026 falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026 — live countdown below for India.

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